Fintech Layer Cake
Welcome to Fintech Layer Cake. A podcast where we slice big Financial Technology topics into bite-sized pieces for everybody to easily digest. Our goal is to make fintech a piece of cake for everyone. Fintech Layer Cake is powered by Lithic — the fastest and most flexible way to launch a card program.
Episodes
43 episodes since 2022
Navigating Net Interest Margins and Fintech Partnerships with Saira Rahman
In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young talks with Saira Rahman, VP of New Investor Initiatives at Fundrise, about the intricate world of net interest margins, the importance of strategic bank partnerships, and the evolving lan...
September 12, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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39:06
The Ghost of Fintech Future: Fraud, UK Fintech Lessons, and Sardine Insights with Simon Taylor of Sardine
In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young sits down with Simon Taylor, Head of Strategy and Content at Sardine, renowned author of the Fintech Brainfood newsletter, and host of the Fintech Brainfood podcast. Dubbed the "G...
August 29, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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44:43
Climate Fintech with Atmos co-founder Ravi Mikkelsen
In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young is joined by Ravi Mikkelsen, co-founder and CEO of Atmos. Ravi shares his journey from engineering in the climate and clean energy sector to founding Atmos, a company that blends ...
August 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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34:52
Legal Ops and RegTech Lessons with Faraz Rana, former CLO of Bread
In this episode of FinTech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young chats with Faraz Rana, founder and CEO of Affinity. Faraz shares his journey from being an M&A lawyer to becoming the Chief Legal Officer at Bread and eventually founding Affi...
August 01, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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44:17
Lithic’s 10-Year Anniversary Episode: Insights from the Co-Founders
In this special 10th-anniversary episode of Fintech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young is joined by Lithic's co-founders Bo Jiang, Jason Kruse, and David Nichols. Celebrate a decade of fintech innovation as they dive into the transformative ...
July 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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34:18
Contrarian Takes on Visa Flex, Fintech VC, and more with Lithic's Nikil Konduru
Dive into a world of contrarian insights on "Fintech Layer Cake" as host Reggie Young engages with Nikil Konduru of Lithic. This episode unpacks Nikil’s unconventional perspectives on critical fintech topics like Visa Flex, fintech venture capi...
July 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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25:54
Building Strong Fintech Partnerships with Nick Rasines of Column
In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young, joined by co-host Alli Nilsen, sits down with Nick Rasines from Column to explore the intricacies of building and maintaining successful partnerships in the fintech industry. Nic...
June 27, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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49:08
Earned Wage Access and Fintech Policy Primer with Ben LaRocco of EarnIn
In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, Reggie Young dives deep into the intricacies of earned wage access (EWA) and its regulatory landscape with Ben LaRocco from EarnIn. They explore what a policy function within a fintech c...
May 30, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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42:43
Bank Earnings Takeaways with American Banker Reporter Polo Rocha
This episode of Fintech Layer Cake features host Reggie Young in conversation with Polo Rocha, a reporter at American Banker. They dive into the current bank earnings season, discussing the financial health of regional banks post-Silico...
May 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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20:36
Fleet Card Masterclass with Coast Founder Daniel Simon
In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, Reggie Young interviews Daniel Simon, Founder of Coast, a modern financial services platform revolutionizing the fleet card industry.They delve into the complexities of fleet payments and discuss C...
May 02, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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53:08
Compliance 3.0, the Future of Bank Sponsorship, and Lessons from Monzo with Cable CEO Natasha Vernier
In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young is joined by Natasha Vernier, CEO and co-founder of Cable, to discuss the future of compliance in the fintech industry, known as "Compliance 3.0." Natasha shares valuable lessons ...
April 04, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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39:04
The Future of Ecommerce Payments with Tandym CTO Sairam Rangachari
In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young dives deep into the world of payments and e-commerce with Sairam Rangachari, the co-founder and CTO of Tandym. They discuss the cyclical trends in banking, the evolution of online...
March 07, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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38:11
The Bank Sponsor Crackdown, and Lessons from Stripe and Airwallex with Jas Randhawa
In this episode, host Reggie Young converses with Jas Randhawa, founder of StrategyBRIX, a fintech risk and compliance consultancy. They delve into Jas' experiences at Stripe and Airwallex, the intricacies of fintech risk and compliance...
February 22, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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41:37
The Bank Sponsor’s POV with Coastal’s Chris Rigoni
In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young engages with Chris Rigoni from Coastal Community Bank, exploring the evolving landscape of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and embedded finance. Chris, with his extensive experience i...
January 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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39:20
Cards, Real Time Payments, and Credit Trends with Matthew Goldman
Reggie Young sits down with fintech expert Matthew Goldman in a deep dive into the world of card payments, real-time payment systems, and the latest trends in credit cards. With his extensive background in the card space and as the leader of To...
December 21, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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49:44
Public’s COO Stephen Sikes Talks Rising Rate Effects and New Products
Reggie Young sits down with Stephen Sikes, COO of Public, as they explore the fintech landscape's evolving dynamics. They discuss the significant effects of rising interest rates on retail investor behavior and delve into Public's innovative pr...
December 07, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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57:01
Breaking Down the Open Banking Rules with Matt Janiga
Join host Reggie Young in this episode as he explores open banking insights with Matt Janiga, former Fintech Layer Cake co-host, regulatory expert, and current Legal Counsel at Trustly. Dive into the world of open banking and explore the regula...
November 30, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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56:28
Alloy’s State of Compliance Report with CEO Tommy Nicholas
Join us in this episode of Fintech Layer Cake as Reggie Young delves deep into the world of fintech and compliance automation with Tommy Nicholas, the CEO of Alloy.Explore the ever-evolving landscape of fraud trends, the hurdles of sell...
November 02, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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42:01
Unraveling the Complex World of Buy Now Pay Later with Paul Kesserwani
In this episode of Fintech Layer Cake, Paul Kesserwani (Cushion Founder & CEO) sits down with Reggie Young as they dive deep into the intricate dynamics of the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) industry. They explore its evolution, regulato...
October 19, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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42:58
Building M1, Growing Consumer Wealth, and Buying a Bank with Brian Barnes
Reggie Young & Nikil Konduru sit down with Brian Barnes, Founder & CEO at M1, to take a closer look at the fintech landscape.From buying a bank, creating a rewards card, and encouraging customer investment, their insights aim to...
October 12, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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45:25
Payroll Payments with Gusto's Jeff Forkan
In this episode, Reggie Young and Jeff Forkan of Gusto dive deep into payroll payments.They share their thoughts about the process, working with sponsor banks, challenges in dealing ...
September 21, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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31:39
Digital Wallet Innovation and Adyen Lessons with Sophia Goldberg
Reggie Young interviews Sophia Goldberg, the CEO and co-founder of Ansa. Sophia shares her expertise and insights on digital wallets, the future of payment systems, overlooked aspects of the payment process, and how companies could potentially ...
September 07, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:52
AI and Chatbots in Fintech featuring Ron Shevlin and Alan Kaplinsky
This Special Episode is a cross-post from the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast. Reggie Young, Ron Shevlin, and Alan Kaplinsky share their insights on the risks and benefits of AI and chatbots, as well as how fintechs should think a...
August 24, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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56:05